Energy Procurement for Schools and Multi-Academy Trusts

Discover complete solutions designed to save you money – plus a whole lot more. 

Your trusted partner in Education

We take care of your energy procurement and ongoing management needs with cost-effective solutions built on decades of sector expertise. 

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Pressure on margins in the education sector has never been greater. How can you be sure you’re getting the right deal for energy procurement?

Across public sector schools, Multi-Academy Trusts and independent schools…
Reduced public sector funding, changes to VAT rules, increasing climate responsibilities and the significant cost of energy are all cost challenges to be navigated.

A partnership with Zenergi helps you meet these head on.  

We make sure your prices are confirmed in advance for easy budgeting. And all those typically time-consuming hassles – like chasing suppliers and resolving billing issues – are handled for you by our experts.

  • Expect decades of expertise and a deep understanding of the education sector

  • Forget the hassles of chasing suppliers and validating bills – we help you focus on your priorities 

  • We have a track record of delivering great value and significant savings in schools 

  • Our complete solutions encompass your wider needs, such as sustainability, for complete peace of mind 

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Making an impact in education
20+
years of education sector expertise 
~3,000+
education customers supported 
~200
sustainability experts
33%
savings delivered through procurement1

Helping schools succeed

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Expertise sets us apart 

Your world, our specialist subject 

We’ve been working in the education sector for decades. So when we say we understand the pressures you face, we mean it.  

Cost pressures

Budgets are feeling the pinch like never before. This is leading to often difficult decisions, such as staff cuts and reduced resources available to students.

The Procurement Act

The rules that shape how public bodies buy goods and services changed in February 2025. Understanding this new regulation – particularly if you are not a procurement specialist – is both challenging and time-consuming.

Significant cost of energy

Knowing your energy costs in advance is crucial for financial planning – especially as energy is often the second-largest cost after staffing.

Need for climate action

Schools are mandated to develop climate action plans and appoint sustainability leads. This is adding to the growing pressure to reduce your overheads.

Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement (MHHS)

This is one of the biggest overhauls of the electricity market in decades. Whilst it should optimise energy use, billing issues could be common during implementation.

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Demystifying energy procurement in the education sector

Explore our white paper to clearly understand how to overcome your challenges and meet your procurement needs.

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We use our expertise so

You can look forward to savings plus more control, more clarity and complete peace of mind

Work with a partner that knows energy procurement inside out. We’ve spent decades fine-tuning our offering in the education sector so that we can offer you the best possible service with the most competitive rates.

Whether you need help reducing your energy and utility costs, support with compliance, or a partner to guide you toward decarbonisation, we’ve got you covered. We’re committed to offering schools an outstanding service with complete solutions – from a single partner able to take care of all your needs.

Did you know that around 20% of invoices from energy suppliers contain errors? Our dedicated account team removes these worries for you – managing meter readings, dealing with suppliers and resolving billing issues, so you don’t have to.

We can make sure you get confirmed prices ahead of the delivery period – so there are no unwelcome surprises. Need more insight? Our customer portal puts all your monitoring and reporting needs at your fingertips.

Green electricity only comes as standard on the framework. Want to benchmark your school’s sustainability progress or establish a Climate Action Plan? Our Greener Schools Index (GSI) will show you how. Our Energy and Carbon Management Training is accredited by the Institute of School Business Leaders (ISBL), equipping your staff with the knowledge and tools to confidently manage energy and reduce carbon emissions.

How we work

01
Understand your needs
We evaluate your energy consumption and goals.
02
Present the best options
You receive a tailored comparison of offers
from suppliers.
03
Ongoing support
We handle everything from supplier relationships to bill validation, so you don’t have to .
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Explore options for education sector energy procurement plus key additional services you can take advantage of when partnering with Zenergi. 

Flexible Purchasing

Flexible Purchasing

Discover purchasing strategies designed to meet differing needs. Our Zen Secure product enables energy to be purchased in six-month periods, prior to your contract start date. Hugely popular in the education sector, this provides budget certainty whilst allowing our experts to time the market to secure you the most favourable rates. 

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Fixed Purchasing

Fixed Purchasing

Enjoy complete price security with all your energy secured at a set price for a pre-determined period, usually one, two, or three years. A great option if longer-term price clarity is most important. 

Bill Validation

Bill Validation

Our Bill Validation service identifies any possible discrepancies in energy and water bills, ensuring the numbers are based on accurate usage data and guaranteeing the correct rates are being applied. Any discrepancies are queried with suppliers and followed through to resolution, with any incorrect payments returned to you in full, providing full peace of mind. 

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Zenergi Portal

Zenergi Portal

The new Zenergi Portal is a faster, smarter and more intuitive way to manage your school’s energy. It puts you in control with powerful tools, streamlined processes and greater visibility – all in one central platform. This will help you stay on top of your energy data processing, managing bills and usage with ease and efficiency. 

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Energy prices that beat the market
24% saving
Our Flexible Purchasing Zen Secure gas basket beat the market price by 24%2
33% saving
Our Flexible Purchasing Zen Secure electricity basket beat the market price by 33%2
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We take care of everything

Complete solutions for peace of mind

A tailored approach, not a one-size-fits-all

Find out how our full wraparound service takes care of all your energy and carbon management requirements, mitigating market risks and protecting your budget.
Expect more than great value

Energy savings – plus a whole 
lot more

What else can you look forward to as part of our complete solutions offering for the education sector?

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Market Watch 

Stay updated with the latest trends, news and forecasts in the UK energy market with our Market Watch Team. 

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Greener Schools Index

Gain valuable insights into your sustainability practices and easily identify your next steps with our free resource designed for school sustainability champions.

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Sustainability Lead Training

If you want to improve your sustainability knowledge and play a more active role in your school’s decarbonisation journey, our specialist training modules can help.

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Climate Action Plans

We’ll develop a tailored Climate Action Plan, using our strategic framework, to help you future-proof your school against climate risks and unlock savings through enhanced energy efficiency.

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Tailored to meet your specific needs

We support state schools and 
independent schools 

A new energy framework for state schools

Count on a framework that includes a support team by your side. A compliant route to energy procurement and management with all the expert support and integrated tools you need.
It’s an approach endorsed by IBSL and already valued by thousands of schools and MATs across the UK.

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Make smarter energy procurement decisions for your independent school

From lighting classrooms to powering equipment, energy keeps schools running. With budgets tighter than ever, choosing the right contract and supplier is vital to protect resources for teaching, staff, and a thriving learning environment.

Our new white paper, “The independent school leader’s guide to energy procurement”, highlights the key factors to consider when securing energy. Whether you’re a specialist or juggling multiple responsibilities, it will help you make more informed decisions.

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Customer testimonials

Hear what our customers are saying

A trusted relationship built on service excellence

How does our service support budgeting and strategic planning in schools and MATs?
More than procurement

Everything your school needs

A partnership with Zenergi gives you so much more than procurement. Whether you need to fulfil regulatory requirements, minimise environmental impacts or plot out a path to net zero, we’ve got you covered. 

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Net zero

Zenergi

Comply

Deliver

Buy

Comply
Deliver
Buy
Net Zero

Comply

Our team of experts will help you navigate the complex world of carbon compliance and reporting.

We’ll help you understand your obligations and provide you with the tools and knowledge to meet them.

Our Comply Products

TM44 Air Conditioning Inspections

Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme

Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting

Energy Performance Certificates

Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

Display Energy Certificates

Deliver

We’ll define your environmental potential, accelerating your progress to net zero.
Our specialists will deliver services that minimise the impact of your built environment and lower your energy consumption.

Our Deliver Products

Non-Half-Hourly Meter Exchanges

Siteworks

Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Condition Survey

Solar PV

Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme

Low Carbon Skills Fund (LCSF)

Heat Decarbonisation Plan

Mechanical and Electrical Design

Renewables Obligation (RO) & Contracts for Difference (CfD)

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging

Buy

Navigate the turbulent world of energy with confidence.

Our market experts will guide and streamline your procurement strategy and make utility management simpler and more efficient.

Our Buy Products

Telecoms

Bill Validation

Water Procurement

Sustainability Lead Training: An introduction to Energy and Carbon Management

Public Sector Energy Framework

Energy Procurement

Zenergi Portal

Net Zero

Our passion is net zero and we want to help you achieve this goal.

We’ll create a tailored roadmap to help you realise a sustainable future efficiently and economically.

Our Net Zero Products

Net Zero Pathway

Accreditation Services

Climate Action Plans

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Secure the best energy procurement plan today

Don’t leave your energy expenses to chance. Let us help you lock in competitive rates, minimise risk and meet your net zero goals. No obligations. Just a tailored, complete plan for your business. 

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Customer success stories

Our experience

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How we found savings of more than 25% for Cheam Fields Primary Academy

A TM44 air conditioning inspection revealed key energy-saving opportunities for this Sutton school, cutting costs by 25% and ensuring compliance.

Annual A/C operating cost
£
15,292
Annual saving of largest opportunity
£
4,003

Annual savings of £16,000+ for Links Academy schools.

Learn how three schools achieved targeted energy efficiency savings through solar PV and EV charging.

Cost saving total
£
16,6367
Thinking Schools Academy Trust: A Trust-wide programme of heat decarbonisation plans

How a leading Trust won an £85,342 net zero grant.

How Linton Village College cut water costs by 80%

Discover how we helped a small community school uncover hidden water waste, achieve an 80% reduction in costs and save over £16,000 annually.

Annual cost savings
£
16,176
Reduction in water costs
80
%
Investment cost
£
2,500
Simplifying Energy Procurement and Unlocking Savings for Holy Cross Catholic MAC

Simplifying energy procurement and unlocking savings for Holy Cross Catholic MAC.

How our energy audit identified savings of £50,000 for E-ACT.

Discover how our exciting new programme for Multi-Academy Trust, E-ACT, identified huge carbon and cost savings in just six months.

Identified energy savings
246,193
kWh
Identified carbon savings
48.16
tCO2e
Identified cost savings
£
50,114

Leigh Academies Trust saves £500,000+ through flexible energy purchasing.

Discover how a 10+ year partnership helped one of the country’s largest and most established Multi-Academy Trusts navigate a turbulent energy market

Achieved savings: Year one
£
399,311
Forecast savings: Year two
£
200,287
Forecast savings: Year three
£
43,511
Helping Brigshaw Learning Partnership save £18,000 on energy costs.

Helping Brigshaw Learning Partnership save £18,000 on energy costs.

Powering Penwortham Girls’ High School

Powering a lasting partnership with Penwortham Girls’ High School

Woodbridge High School: Protecting energy budgets in the London Borough of Redbridge.

How Woodbridge High School saved more than £12,000 on energy costs.

Greener transport: helping Gregory Group meet ambitious goals.

A science-led partnership with one of the UK’s largest transport groups that led to impressive net zero acceleration.

Harry Eaves

Senior Energy Consultant

Zenergi

Discover how our energy audits highlighted £94,955 of annual savings for Aldermore Bank.

We’re helping Aldermore Bank to reduce carbon emissions and cut costs – all while keeping the bank’s net zero strategy firmly on track.

Total carbon saving
172.6
tCO2e
Total annual cost saving
£
94,955

Halving Glenmorangie’s energy costs through strategic building optimisation.

Discover how our partnership helped a whisky giant transform their facility’s energy efficiency with targeted solutions.

Estimated annual electricity consumption savings
59
%
Estimated annual gas consumption savings
52
%
Estimated annual overall energy savings
55
%
How we helped Danes Educational Trust unlock £166,000 for carbon reduction.

How we helped Danes Educational Trust secure £166,000 for carbon reduction.

Phase 2 LCSF grant awarded
£
39,000

Partnering with PR Associates to drive compliance and energy efficiency in schools.

We’re helping to ensure over 100 schools have the confidence to focus on their priorities – all while remaining compliant and optimising efficiency.

Simon Watts

Partnerships Manager

Zenergi

Shropshire Council: Enabling compliance for over 10 years.

We’re helping Shropshire Council to achieve compliance through Display Energy Certificates and progressively reduce it’s environmental footprint. Zenergi is also enabling targeted energy reduction in key buildings.

Darren Myers

Carbon Compliance Manager

Zenergi

Future-proofing Reading Borough Council’s commercial properties to comply with 2030 energy efficiency targets.

We’re ensuring the council’s buildings comply with the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard and working together to deliver a clear pathway to 2030.

John Netherwood

Chief Operations Officer

Zenergi

A state-of-the-art, energy-efficient health centre for Henley Green.

Discover how our partnership transformed this Coventry practice into a model of healthcare sustainability and wellbeing-centred design.

Zahid Khalifa

Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Zenergi

£40,000 saved for Windmill Care.

When an existing energy supplier attempted to retrieve £45,000 from Windmill Care due to an error, our experts were quickly on the case. The result? £45,000 cut to just £5,000.

Rebecca Thomson

Director of Service Delivery

Zenergi

Minimising energy consumption at St Richard’s Hospice.

See how Passivhaus design principles and low carbon technologies can be fused to provide a building cherished by staff, patients and their families alike.

John Netherwood

Chief Operations Officer

Zenergi

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1Our Flexible Purchasing Zen Secure electricity basket beat the market price by 33%, based on October 24 annual period versus average price the customer would have achieved.
2Based on October 24 annual versus average price customer would have achieved

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